HR Happy Hour Show

Launched in 2009, The HR Happy Hour Media Network is hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed. We have a range of shows focused on Human Resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. We feature the longest continuously running internet radio show and podcast on all things HR and HCM.

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Our shows

HR Happy Hour

At Work in America

The Workplace Minute

H3 LIVE

HR Means Business

The Play by Play

System of Record

HR Connection

Latest episodes

AI compliance Risk: Don’t Think Your AI Vendor Is Your Compliance Plan

As state laws target AI in hiring and HR, relying on your software vendors for compliance isn’t enough. Steve Boese breaks down Connecticut’s new AI legislation, its key deadlines, and why HR leaders must establish an internal governance strategy that extends beyond vendor contracts.

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The Q4 Scramble: Setting Boundaries Before Budgeting & Open Enrollment Begin

In this episode of HR Connection, Sabrina breaks down how to move away from telling leadership “we’re too busy”—a phrase executives often misread as a lack of time management—and start defining “busy” with concrete calendar data. Learn how to build Quarterly and Annual Roadmaps, translate HR initiatives into “time in weeks,” navigate budget requests whether you have a formal HR budget or not, and execute Q4 scrappily without dropping the ball.

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AI Is Changing Where College Graduates Begin Their Careers

New Census Bureau research reveals that college graduates in AI-exposed majors face lower starting salaries and tougher hiring markets, with many turning to retail and hospitality. Steve Boese breaks down what this shift means for new grads, universities, and employers in part two of this series.

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Is the Culture You Have the Culture You Think You Have? How to Read the Culture Signals

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish are joined by Meisha-ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman, for a conversation about moving beyond stated values and getting a clearer picture of how culture actually shows up across an organization.

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